Tantalus Flat (FR 30168) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
Tantalus Flat (FR 30168) in UT
A 15.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Garfield County, UT.
Fishlake National Forest, Fremont River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 200 ft from water.
All 15.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 8.9 of the 15.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 760 ft over 15.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 1.3 miles in. Cattle guards 5.7 and 8.4 miles in. A water crossing 12.5 miles in.
Chokecherry Point stands 2,132 ft above the site, 2.7 miles north. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. Wildcat Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Monroe, is 56 mi off.
September normals 41–69°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Fishlake National Forest, Fremont River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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